
好词典

源自古英语'andswaru',由'and-'(反对)和'swerian'(发誓)组成,原意为'对指控的宣誓回应'。
❶ 对问题或请求的回应或解决方案,通常以口头或书面形式表达。
“She gave clear answers to all the interview questions.”
(她对所有面试问题都给出了清晰的回答。)
“The teacher checked our answers after the test.”
(老师考试后检查了我们的答案。)
❶ 对问题或请求做出回应,通常通过言语或行动表达。
“He answers the phone whenever it rings.”
(电话一响他就会接听。)
“Please answer the door when the delivery arrives.”
(快递到时请去开门。)
answer back — 以不礼貌的方式回应,尤指对权威人士的顶嘴。
“The child was punished for answering back to the teacher.”
(这孩子因为和老师顶嘴而受到惩罚。)
answer the door — 听到门铃或敲门声后去开门回应访客。
“Can you answer the door? I think it's the pizza delivery.”
(你能去开下门吗?我想是送披萨的来了。)